Tull: Public interaction with military vital to morale

Public interaction with military vital to morale

Re: Ed Applequist, "Taxpayers need to wake up to reality," March 24

I am writing this in response to the letter written by Mr. Ed Applequist regarding discontinuing certain aspects of our U.S. military. I suspect Mr. Applequist has never served in the military.

I have been around military environments most of my life, beginning as a student in military school for several years as a child.

We had a small drum and bugle corps and when they played as we marched on the drill field we always marched more sharply than when they were not playing.

I joined the United States Marine Corps at age 17. I'll never forget graduation day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C. in 1958.

As we passed in review before the U.S. Marine Band they struck up "The Marine's Hymn." I felt such pride and excitement that at 5 feet, 4 inches tall, I felt I could whip someone 8 feet tall. I am currently serving in the Marine Corps League for 25 years.

Anyone who has ever been in the military know how important morale is. It has been vital in every war our country has fought.

Remember the move in which Jimmy Stewart conducted the Marine Band during an air raid in World War II?

Bands, fly-overs, open houses are all important to our military and all Americans.

Please, America let's not cancel these activities. We need them voluntarily if necessary.

God bless America and Semper Fi!

- the Rev. Gil Tull

Shreveport

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